Ding Fuzhi

Ding Fuzhi (1879-1949) was a talented artist from Hangzhou, China, known for his seal carvings and works depicting plum blossoms and fruit.

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• Born in 1879 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
• He was one of the founding members of the Xiling Seal Society (a Chinese academic organization that studies Seal studies).
• He studied seal carving, calligraphy, and painting.
• He is particularly renowned for his seal carvings and paintings of plum blossoms and fruit.
• He died in 1949 (aged 70).

Representative works

• Seal carving works: Many
• Painting:
  • "Plum Blossoms"
  • "Fruit Diagram"

Tei Fuzhi's painting style and achievements

Ding Fuzhi was a versatile artist in the field of traditional Chinese art. His seal carvings, characterized by their powerful lines and meticulous composition, were highly praised by many calligraphers and painters. His paintings of plum blossoms and fruit are also appealing for their realistic depiction and delicate sense of color. In particular, his use of pointillism to depict fruit is known as his unique style.

As a founding member of the Xiling Seal Society , Ding Fuzhi made a major contribution to the development of Chinese seal carving art. His works combine the beauty of traditional Chinese art with his own innovative spirit, and continue to influence the contemporary Chinese art scene.